The ratio of the lengths of two wires $A$ and $B$ of the same material is $1 : 2$ and the ratio of their diameters is $2 : 1$. If they are stretched by the same force,then the ratio of the increase in their lengths will be:

  • A
    $2:1$
  • B
    $1:4$
  • C
    $1:8$
  • D
    $8:1$

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